Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
OPEN Notes, closed book.
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When several parties in a multi-party system combine forces to obtain a
majority, they form _____________
A | proportional representation. | C | a third-party
government. | B | a coalition government. | D | a theocracy. |
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In our system any party other than the Democratic or Republican party is called
__________
A | the Independent party. | C | a party buster. | B | the American party. | D | a third party. |
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This type of party focuses on overall changes in society.
A | ideological party | C | single-issue party | B | third party | D | splinter party |
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Since nearly all elected officials in the United States are selected by
__________, third parties can rarely become an effective force in national legislatures.
A | third party elections. | C | single-member districts. | B | coalitions. | D | proportional representation. |
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Voters who support neither the Republican nor Democratic parties are called
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A | ward voters. | C | independents. | B | precinct voters. | D | patrons. |
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In each precinct, each party has a volunteer who organizes party workers called
a
A | ward captain. | C | party county chairperson. | B | committee
captain. | D | precinct
captain. |
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As the loyal opposition the watchdog of the party in power is
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A | the Republican Party. | C | the party out of power. | B | the Democratic
Party. | D | a third
party. |
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This is an election in which party members select people to run in the general
election.
A | general convention election | C | primary election | B | national convention
election | D | petition |
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This is the party's statement of principles, beliefs, and positions on
vital issues.
A | plank | C | ticket | B | platform | D | caucus |
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Individual parts of the platform are called __________
A | conventions. | C | tickets. | B | planks. | D | petitions. |
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Matching
Match the correct word for each item. Write the letter
AND the word for each answer in the space provided.
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Match each item with the correct statement below. A | Republican Party | D | ideologies | B | authoritarian government | E | third parties | C | Prohibition
Party |
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supports a one-party system
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basic beliefs about government
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13.
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newest major party
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minor parties
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single-issue party
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Match each item with the correct statement below. A | national convention | D | wards | B | precinct | E | party state chairperson | C | county party
chairperson |
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voting district
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adjoining precincts
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gathering of party members
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coordinates local party activities
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coordinates all elections
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Match each item with the correct statement below. A | plurality | C | open primary | B | caucuses | D | closed primary |
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private meetings of party members
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only members of a political party can vote
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all voters may participate
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more votes than any other candidate
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